be pulled down a peg (or two)

be pulled down a peg (or two)

To have one's ego or pride reduced or damaged; to be humbled or humiliated. I hope that pompous oaf has been pulled down a peg or two after losing his court case.If Sarah keeps acting like a spoiled brat to everyone, she's going to be pulled down a peg some day.

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